Pics: Actress Rachael Okonkwo scrapes off her hair

The actress showed off her newly scrapped head on her instagram page. Probably for a movie role.

Nigeria has lost the one who was brought to us to set a solid foundation for greatness - Ibinabo

AGN president, Ibinabo Fiberesima Egbuka, who believed and campaigned tirelessly for GEJ says Nigeria has lost 'the one who was brought to us to set a solid foundation for greatness.

“He is a very good man. Nigeria has just lost the one who was brought to us to set a solid foundation for greatness. The reactionary forces overwhelmed him especially from within. My friend and brother 'GEJ’ is a good man. It is well with him.

We fought a good fight. Thanks to all of you who believed in him. It was not a wasted confidence. He has more to give to the world. Once again I say thank you. Congratulations Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and the APC. Nigeria belongs to us all. Let us love her.” she said

Photos: Video vixen, Venita Akpofure welcomes baby girl

The popular video vixen gave birth to a baby girl yesterday. And it looks like she may be married. She changed her name from Akpofure to Venita Tarka and described herself as a wife and mother. Big congrats to her. See another photo after the cut...

Actress Tracy Ogbonna shares some hot photos on instagram

The sexy US-based model and actress shared the hot photos on her instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

Photos from Kim and Khloe's tour of Armenia yesterday

Kim, Khloe, Kanye and North are currently in Armenia, where the late Patriarch of the Kardashian family Robert Kardashian is originally from. The sisters went on sightseeing yesterday in the Armenian capital of Yerevan with police protection and fans who couldn't get enough of the reality sisters. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Pretty House Music singer, Gina, puts her butt on display

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'Wike can betray his mother for money, he is a thug' - Governor Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi says the PDP Governorship candidate in Rivers state, Nyesom Wike is a thug that can betray anyone, even his own mother, for money. Amaechi said this while campaigning for the state's APC candidate Dakuku Peterside in Port Harcourt yesterday April 9th.

"Nyesom Wike loves and worships money; he can betray his mother for money – nothing more, nothing less. PDP is afraid to come out for an election; they are used to writing results and the era of writing results is coming to an end. How can you see a man like a tout like Nyesom Wike and you will allow him to address you?

Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill share sexy photos of Nicki Minaj

The platinum selling rapper is back to her 'barbie doll' pink hairdo. She shared the photo on the left on instagram, Meek Mill shared the photo on the right on instagram.

Beyonce fighting with Jay Z over his secret phone to call Rihanna?

Sources claim Beyonce is angry that Jay Z has a secret phone to call Rihanna for their business calls

From The Mirror

Beyonce is reportedly fuming at Jay-Z for having a secret phone to call his protégée Rihanna. Beyonce is said to have been rowing with her husband over the singer after she discovered the mobile which is reportedly for business purposes.

A source told Grazia magazine: "Jay has several phones, one of which he keeps reserved for Rihanna, supposedly to discuss business interests.

I will rather resign from politics than defect to APC - Niger State Governor

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state says he would rather resign from active politics than defect from his party PDP to APC. Addressing some local government Chairmen that paid him a solidarity visit at the state Government house in Minna yesterday April 8th, the Governor referred to PDP members who have since defected as stomach politicians who are suffering from poverty, lack of morals and integrity

"Those who have defected from PDP to APC have clearly demonstrated that they are not principled and they are suffering from poverty, lack integrity and not morals and could easily be described as stomach politicians. For me, I will rather resign from politics than defect to APC or any other party. For principles of integrity, morality, we have chosen to remain in PDP. I heard people insinuating that I have dumped my party candidate for the APC candidate. It is a lie, I will never do such a thing" he said

Uche Pedro of Bella Naija and hubby welcomes twins

Uche Pedro, the founder of Nigeria's top entertainment and lifestyle website, Bella Naija, has welcomed twins. Bella Naija instagram page confirmed the news yesterday. The young couple got married in June 2012. Big congrats to them.

Jay Z shares video from his wedding to Beyonce to celebrate seventh wedding anniversary

Screenshots from the snippet of their wedding video Jay Z posted on instagram yesterday to celebrate his 7th wedding anniversary to Beyonce. More photos after the cut...

Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami dumps PDP for APC. Spotted with Tinubu

Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami, who was spotted with the national leader of APC, Bola Tinubu recently, has dumped PDP for APC. The former staunch PDP member, who campaigned tirelessly for the party before president Jonathan lost his re-election bid, is reported to have shown his supporters his APC card at his home in Ubeji, Warri yesterday. He told his supporters to join him in the winning party as the PDP umbrella was leaking and could no longer provide shelter for them. He then asked them to vote for the APC governorship candidate in Delta, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor.

New video: Sean Tizzle - Bottles

Here is the release to the most anticipated video to his banging new single "Bottles". The video shot in South Africa was produced by Uprooted Media and directed by Unlimited LA. Enjoy...

First Lady Patience Jonathan seen yesterday in Okrika, Rivers state

First Lady Patience Jonathan has finally been spotted in public since the presidential election results were announced last week. According to a NAN report, Mrs Jonathan was received to a rousing welcome by her kinsmen as she arrived her home state, Okrika, Rivers state, yesterday April 8th.

Barack Obama makes telephone calls to President Jonathan and Buhari

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PDP Queries Buhari’s 'Indifference' To Burning National Issues

Press statement from the PDP. Read below..

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep concerns over the apparent indifference of the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari to burning national issues threatening the unity and stability of the country.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Wednesday said “while well-meaning Nigerians and the international community are celebrating the peace fostered by the patriotic action of President Goodluck Jonathan in conceding defeat, General Buhari and his party, the APC have been moving around the country instigating division, engineering crisis and heightening tension in the polity”.

Actress Ini Edo covers April issue of Genevieve magazine

This month, Genevieve magazine cover features Nollywood actress and producer, Ini Edo, who recently premiered her latest movie, “While You Slept”. In a very rare interview with Genevieve, the actress sheds more light on her new movie, her recent separation and future plans.

Court orders DStv to suspend increase in subscription fees

In March, MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, owners of DStv announced a 20% price increase for all its satellite pay TV bouquets in Nigeria. Multichoice said the increase, which was supposed to take effect from April 1st, was necessary for them to continue offering good quality programming to its subscribers. But the increase is not going to happen for now after a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos restrained the company from increasing the tariffs.

The restraining order was given at the court following a class action suit filed by two Lagos-based lawyers, Osasuyi Adebayo and Oluyinka Oyeniji, challenging the increase. The judge said there should be no increase until the court meets on April 16th to hear the case.

Stop the unbecoming remarks directed at Oba Akiolu - OPC warns

The leadership of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, has released a statement warning Nigerians to stop the uncomplimentary comments being directed at the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, following his threats to Igbo residents in Lagos last Sunday.

According to OPC, the Yoruba traditional heritage must be respected by all and as a group, they will 'not tolerate anybody irrespective of their places of birth of conviction denigrate what their hosts (Yorubas) hold sacred'. Find the OPC statement after the cut...

Photos: Former PDP national legal adviser, Olusola Oke defects to APC

Former legal adviser to PDP, Olusola Oke has defected to the APC. He formally declared for APC in Akure Ondo state yesterday April 8th.

Photo: Wife of Oyo state PDP governorship candidate enjoys bike ride as she campaigns for her husband

Mrs Simbiat Angela Folarin, wife of the PDP Guber candidate in Oyo state, Teslim Folarin, enjoyed a bike ride with some motorcycle riders to campaign for her husband in Ibadan on Tuesday April 7th.

FG announces closure of land borders ahead of Saturday's Governorship elections

Ahead of Saturday's governorship election in all states of the federation, the federal Government has directed that all land borders be closed from midnight of Thursday April 9th to midnight of Sunday April 12th.

Pics: Kim and Kanye West fly to her home country, Armenia

Kim, Kanye, North West and other members of the Kardashian clan were spotted at LAX airport on Tuesday to catch a flight out of the country to Kim's home country, Armenia. The family is going there to join others to mark the 100th anniversary of the mass slaughter of ethnic Armenians in Ottoman Turkey. Kim's dad is originally from Armenia. Her mom is American. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Timaya expecting second baby with babymama, Barbara

Timaya's baby mama Barbara is pregnant with her second child, so it's safe to assume that Timaya is the baby's father. Barbara did her baby shower on Easter Monday April 6th. Timaya and Barbara welcomed a daughter, Emmanuella, in May 2012.

President Barack Obama presents Jega with Certificate of Commendation

US president Barack Obama a few days ago presented a Certificate of Commendation to INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega, over the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections on March 28th, which they said was free and fair, credible and the best election ever held in Nigeria.

The 'Certificate of Commendation' was presented to Jega on behalf of the US government by US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle. Entwistle said Jega's performance with the election was 'outstanding and worthy of emulation.'

White cop shoots unarmed black man five times in the back, handcuffs his lifeless body

Police officer Michael Slager, 33, opened fire on father-of-4 Walter Scott, 50, on Saturday morning April 4th after stopping him over a broken tail light. The police officer was arrested on Tuesday April 7th after the video was seen by police. He had initially claimed he shot Scott because he feared for his life, but the video shows Scott actually fleeing from him. The officer shot 8 times, three missed Scott, a US Coast Guard veteran. He has now been charged with murder. The video is quite shocking. Watch here and continue to read the story

"It is in your interest that you vote for APC" - Buhari appeals to Igbos in Lagos State

Following the uproar that arose from the recent anti-Igbo comments by the Oba of Lagos, President-elect, Gen. Buhari has appealed to Igbos in Lagos state to bury the hatchet and vote for APC in the April 11th governorship election in their own interest, saying they will benefit from his government if they do so. According to him, all tribes are well represented in Lagos state and there is no Northern Nigeria or Southern Nigeria, we have only One Nigeria. Gen Buhari said this while campaigning for APC Governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in Lagos on Tuesday April 7th.

Soldiers, civilians killed as Boko Haram attacks New Marte in Borno State

Many soldiers and civilians are feared dead after Boko Haram members struck New Marte community in Borno state on Tuesday April 7th.

According to Sahara Reporters, a security officer revealed that the armed sect members arrived the community in cars and sports utility vehicles, attacked a military base in the community, and killed many soldiers and civilian.

"They attacked as a heavy group, shooting at both civilians and soldiers. Then one of their Golf cars laden with explosives sped and hit one of our APC [anti-personnel carrier] tanks. The collision caused a big explosion that killed many people and seriously injured many more. Our soldiers killed a number of them. They were so many of them, ‎so there was shooting from all angles. The multiple explosions led to the deaths of dozens of both civilians and soldiers nearby,” the source said.

Even if I am the last man standing, I will remain in PDP - David Mark says

Senate President David Mark says he will remain a member of PDP even if it means he is the only one standing. In a statement he released to mark his 67th birthday yesterday April 8th, the Senate President said all those who are currently defecting from the party are fair weather friends. 

"If I will be the last man standing, I will remain in PDP, defectors are fair weather friends,”the statement in part reads